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Steve Jobs of the Hiking Industry
It’s important to learn from your mistakes, but it is BETTER to learn from other people’s mistakes, and it is BEST to learn from other people’s successes. It accelerates your own success. -Jim Rohn Hi Trekkers and Hikers, Welcome back to yet another chapter of motivation, courage, and inspiration. Don’t get discouraged to read further, because I assure you of zero oration or harangue sessions ahead. Going by the words of Jim Rohn, I will guilelessly acquaint with the individuals who because of their illustrious acts can easily be tagged as the Steve Jobs of the hiking industry. And I am sure that their debut in your life as a…
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7 Little Changes That’ll Make a Big Difference In Your Trekking
I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. —Georg C. Lichtenberg If you have trekked through my one of the previous blogs titled Why Trekking is Ruling the World in Mental Peace and Serenity? And are planning to equate your lifestyle to that of Peter of my story, hold on. Hold on, because, on this trek of words, (emphasizing on the small in size but big in impact changes) I will cement your physical and mental endurance in a way that your first ever trekking experience will be a preeminent and jostling one…
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Nanda Devi East Trek: Treks in Uttarakhand
Nanda Devi Trek is India’s second highest peak and one of the major attractions for trekkers around the world. This trekking adventure takes the trekkers to the unapproachable basin named Nanda Devi Sanctuary.Digging deep into its historical and spiritual significance, Nanda Devi is the name of a goddess that signifies “Bliss giving goddess”. It being the gigantic ring of high mountains, brings the sacred Garhwal at its backdrop. Moreover, it brings a lot of opportunities for the mountaineers as well as the trekkers which makes it the best trek of India. Important features about Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek Altitude: 4450 m or 14,600 ft Duration: 14 Days Trek…
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Makalidurga Trek: Treks in Karnataka
The Makalidurga trek is situated near the village Makalidurga which is 60 Km away from Bangalore, Karnataka. It is a perfect place to quench your thirst for adventure. When you are visiting Bangalore, you must also visit Makalidurga trek which lies in the outskirts of the city. The iconic hump of the peak helps you to spot it from a distance. This trek has a historical significance. It got its name from a late ruler Makaliraya who used it as a granary. It was a part of many empires and kingdoms and due to its historical significance, it is a famous attraction for the tourists and visitors. During the Vijayanagara…
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Markha Valley Trek: Best Treks in Ladakh
In the extreme north-western regions of India, Markha Valley is one of the most popular treks of Ladakh. Leh and Ladakh is the one-stop destination for the greatest adventures and which is extremely popular for its raw and arid thrills. Markha Valley is considered one of the best treks in India for its untouched beauty and wildness. The trek is known as Markha Valley trek as it goes alongside a river known as Markha which is a tributary of Zanskar. It is the biggest valley of the region and is surrounded by beautiful big and the rocky mountains. Markha Valley, being India’s best trek, give you a whole new experience…
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Why Trekking is Ruling the World in Mental Peace and Serenity?
Sam and Peter are two buddies working in the same organization and at par with each other in terms of their professional ranking. But there is a clear difference between the two that is reflected in their behavioral pattern and conduct towards others. But why? Sam works day and night for all the professional awards and accolades. He even gets social, but for the hidden benefit of professional growth. Whereas Peter has fixed his working hours and delivers equally good results. But his non-office hours are for himself as an individual and for his close-knit family. Peter spend his “me only time hiking or trekking. He treks along the trails…
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Trekking: Expectations Vs. Reality
What screws us up the most in life is the picture in our head of what it’s supposed to be. ― Jeremy Binns The above quote by Jeremy Bins sums up my entire write-up in just one line. But still, I used it as an opening note rather than a conclusion, just to create and maintain the much-needed intrusiveness in the mind of the readers till the end-note. Often we the trekkers (me being no exception) or the hikers create or had created a picture of how our trekking or hiking would be like, even much before taking our first step. And we plan out our expectations so perfectly in…
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Bealey Spur Track – Best Treks in New Zealand
Go and experience the hard-reach ends of the best hikes in New Zealand. Getting at the Bealey Spur Track will unleash the hidden beauty of the natural diversity of the country. The fine weather track is quite stagnant than other nearby treks of Alpine range. Location of the Bealey Spur Track The Bealey Spur Track is situated in the Arthur’s Pass National Park, which is in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Outline of the Bealey Spur Track Altitude – Starts from 646 m and goes up to 1,230 m Difficulty level- Easy Trekking Distance- 6 km Trekking Time Period – 2 hours 30 minutes (one way) How to reach…
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Rocky Mountain – Best New Zealand Hikes
I guess no hike lover will ever want to miss the chance to see the entire viewpoint where the river meets the lake. Yes! Rocky Mountain’s top view is just as it is and visitors love to explore the beach and greenery of one of the best New Zealand hikes. Location of the Rocky Mountain The site is not much popularly known among the people, but the common location of it in the South Island makes it easily accessible in case you are planning a series of the best hikes in New Zealand. The maintenance of the Rocky Mountain is done under the control of the Department of Conservation, New…
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Mount Arthur – Best Hikes in New Zealand
In the Kahurangi National Park and other best hikes in New Zealand, Mount Arthur is famous for being one of the high point reaching destinations. What makes it more astonishing to visit by regular hikers is the presence of beautiful caves system which is Nettlebed and Ellis Basin. Location of the Mount Arthur The Mount Arthur is situated in between the area of Kahurangi National Park and the Mount Arthur regional area. Overall it is designated area of Tasman or Nelson region. Outline of the Mount Arthur Altitude – 5889 feet Difficulty level- moderate to difficult Trekking Distance- 18.4 km return way Trekking Time Period – 3 hours 30 minutes…